what has the response been from azeem rafiq? we heard from him - azeem rafiq?said during _ azeem rafiq? we heard from him today, he said during the - today, he said during the proceedings that he was scared to come forward during his professional career, he thought it might have an impact on his profession. he also said that having done this, it has had a huge impact and he has carried the mental scars. today we had a statement from him, following the news that charges had been upheld for five of the men involved, news that charges had been upheld forfive of the men involved, he said the issue is never been about individuals but the game as a whole, cricket needs to understand the extent of its problems and understand them. hopefully the structure of the game can be rebuilt and institutionalised racism ended for good. a statement from the club, who admitted the charges earlier. they say that as a club we need to accept and take accountability for the cultural issues which allow racist behaviour to go unchallenged. it accepted for amended charges for conduct, th

of azeem rafi. ., , ., forum is at the request of azeem rafiq-_ with - forum is at the request of azeemu with another statement for _ rafiq. i will leave you with another statement for michael _ rafiq. i will leave you with another statement for michael vaughan, i rafiq. i will leave you with another l statement for michael vaughan, this has brought me to the brink of falling out of love with cricket, i will not address the toll on me and my family but it has had a toll. the five men who had their charges upheld or partially upheld will be waiting to see which sanctions are placed upon them by the cricket disciplinary committee.- placed upon them by the cricket disciplinary committee. the bbc has also released a statement today. news also in this afternoon that wimbledon will allow russian and belarusian players to compete at this year's championships, providing it's under a neutralflag. it lifts a ban imposed on them from playing last year, that was made in response to russia's invasion of ukraine and the support provided by belarus. 0ur tennis correspondent russell fullerjoins me now.

a public hearing into the allegations of racism made by the former yorkshire cricketer azeem rafiq got way in london today. it's more than two years since rafiq first alleged he'd been the victim of racial harassment and bullying at yorkshire county cricket club. his testimony will be a key part of the case being heard by an independent panel of the cricket discipline commission. england cricketers have been in action against bangladesh. more on that later. our sports editor dan roan reports. on the field of its business as usual. the one—day team beating bangladesh today and moving on from the past and proving difficult. former yorkshire player arriving for a disciplinary hearing in relation to the race amount of the patients that have cast a shadow of the sport and outraged by not disciplining anyone despite azeem rafiq being seen suffering racial harassment resulting in a catalogue of disrepute charges. in yorkshire except that it failed to address systemic use of racist and/or discriminatory language over a prolonged period relation of multiple . outlining this, they alleged he had

azeem rafiq's allegations in the way they _ the media.een handled i in the way they have been handled since have cast a long shadow over notjust since have cast a long shadow over not just yorkshire cricket, since have cast a long shadow over notjust yorkshire cricket, but since have cast a long shadow over not just yorkshire cricket, but the wider english game as well, forcing it to confront its record on inclusivity and diversity. the sense that this scandal will finally come to these are just a hero of the men who have been jailed for six offences who later changed their names and went on to reoffend —— these are just a few of the men. we know of dozens of others and it's clear there could be many more out there. freedom of information requests have revealed the police no longer know the whereabouts of at least 729 six offenders. campaigners believe most have changed their names to make it easier to disappear. della wright was abused as a child. decades later when she reported the case to the police, she learned the man responsible had

azeem rafiq was cross—examined by vaughan�*s lawyer and talk about what it said and azeem rafiq saidogise for any discrepancy but he had been put through a lot and is certain that a racist comment was said in the term you modded been said by so many of the yorkshire squad that had been normalised. rafiq said he carries mental scars having gone through this process, one of seven men charged along with the cloud for bringing the sport into disrepute. they have chosen to withdraw from the disciplinary process. the ownership situation at newcastle united has come under further scrutiny with human rights group amnesty international saying the premier league needs to re—examine the assurances it was given about potential saudi state control of the club. newcastle's takeover by saudi arabia's public investment fund was approved after legally binding assurances the saudi government would not have any control over the club. however, in a us court case newcastle chairman yasir al—rumayyan has been described as a sitting minister of the government with sovereign immunity. the statements have be

azeem rafiq is accused him of saying there's too many of you lot. michael vaughan said...ut condemned what he called an inappropriate, inadequate and backwards approach by the ecb saying there had been no winners from the saga. today his lawyer gave this reaction. ., . . , , ., reaction. one of the criticisms that can be made _ reaction. one of the criticisms that can be made around _ reaction. one of the criticisms that can be made around having - reaction. one of the criticisms that can be made around having to - reaction. one of the criticisms that can be made around having to use| reaction. one of the criticisms that i can be made around having to use the proceedings as it is adversarial, it will invite claim and counterclaim, it invites people to call each other liars, because that is the adversarial process that is litigators operate in and that can be very damaging in a very harmful process. be very damaging in a very harmful rocess. h, be very damaging in a very harmful rocess. , , process. the panel said its findings did not undermine _ process. the panel said its

it follows allegations made by former yorkshire player azeem rafiq.ter matt graveling has been following the hearing for us — a warning, you may find some of the language offensive. this four day hearing has concluded, with the lawyer... saying it was a prosecution from the outset. christopher stoner casey called it wholly inadequate, and said that his client, the former england captain, knows his life and livelihood is at stake. the board is accused of using racist language in 2009 aimed at azeem rafiq and three asian team—mates. it's alleged, the board said, "they are too many of you lot, we need to have a word about that." the ecb lawyer said it's inherently probable that vaughn made this comment and reference three tweets he had posted in 2010. tweets that von said were complete the unacceptable. azeem rafiq, who first made the allegations in august 2020, said he still carries scars from the process, he didn't come out at the time due to fears it would destroy his career. they've tried seven men of discharge seven men of bringing the game into dis

the charges by the england and wales cricket board stemmed mainly from allegations made by azeem rafiqort. meanwhile, the former england captain, michael vaughan, has been cleared of using racist language towards a group of asian players, which included rafiq, in 2009. in a statement, michael vaughan criticised the procedure, saying the england and wales cricket board invited claim and counterclaim. but he said he still wants to continue to fight for change in the sport. he said... he goes on to say... azeem rafiq has been speaking to the bbc about the ecb decision. here's his reaction. i feel vindicated. seven out of the eight charges that have been upheld, and most importantly, one of the main reasons i spoke out, dan, was to highlight the wider problems across the game, and the institutional racism at yorkshire county cricket club, and i think that has been proven overand overagain. obviously it has been a tough process for everyone to go through, but i think it became very clear that it was something that the game had to go through, and hopefully now can start to learn from it, ref

azeem rafiq was then cross—examined by vaughan�*s lawyer who accused rafiq of changing his account ofcrepancy but he had been put through a lot and is certain that a racist comment was said in the term you lot been said by so many of the yorkshire squad that had been normalised. rafiq said he carries mental scars having gone through this process, vaughan is one of seven men charged along with the cloud for bringing the sport into disrepute. they have chosen to withdraw from the disciplinary process. the ownership situation at newcastle united has come under further scrutiny with human rights group amnesty international saying the premier league needs to re—examine the assurances it was given about potential saudi state control of the club. newcastle's takeover by saudi arabia's public investment fund was approved after legally binding assurances the saudi government would not have any control over the club. however, in a us court case newcastle chairman yasir al—rumayyan has been described as a sitting minister of the government with sovereign immunity. the statements have been made b

azeem rafiq is appearing in person to give evidence. what have we heard so far?— we heard so far? is _ we heard so far? good afternoon, this really is the _ we heard so far? good afternoon, this really is the scandal - we heard so far? good afternoon, this really is the scandal that - we heard so far? good afternoon, this really is the scandal that has| this really is the scandal that has rocked the sport of cricket, isn't it? proceedings are under way here today in the city of london, it really began with the solicitor for england and wales cricket board standing up and running everyone in the room at the seven men have been charged with bringing the game into disrepute, and this hearing, which we expect to last around a week is expected to look at whether or not the alleged conducted occur. was it racist or discriminatory based on ethnicity or race, and did it bring the game into disrepute? we've been hearing a little more detail about some of the players who have been charged, including a charge for a former player is already admitted the charge, and that is on the way to some

former yorkshire cricketer, azeem rafiq, says the sport needs to end institutional racism for good onee core reasons for me speaking out was for the game to get better and i think it is really, that test really starts now. italy becomes the first western country to block the ai chatbot chatgpt, over privacy concerns. president zelensky attends ceremonies being held in bucha — a year since the town was recaptured by the ukrainian army. hello and welcome if you're watching in the uk, on pbs in the us or around the world — donald trump has become the first former us president to face a criminal prosecution. the precise charges against him have not yet been made public, but they're thought to relate to falsifying business records to hide a payment to a pawn star during the 2016 election campaign. to hide a payment to a porn star during the 2016 election campaign. it's alleged stormy daniels was paid off in exchange for her silence about an alleged affair. mr trump is expected to appear in court in new york to face the charges and enter a plea next tuesday. he denies any wrongdoing and the

it's after claims made by azeem rafiq during his spell with the county.eling reports now — a warning you may find some of the language heard at the hearing offensive: vaughan, and more than 50 tests over a five—year period but before the t20 match for yorkshire back in 2009 and he has been accused of racism. vaughan categorically denies in the statement towards former yorkshire spinner azeem rafiq and three asian players which says, there's too many of you lot, we need to have a word about it. this afternoon, a lawyer brought out a number of historic tweets posted by vaughan which said, there's not many english people living in london and i need to learn a new language. and he has since apologised many times. he also reached out to azeem rafiq to work things out and he says it's not been easy for anybody, it's not the right process to deal with the right process to deal with the right process to deal with the right process to deal with wordy consort comments from 14 years ago. he added former team—mates fighting it out as a terrible look for the game piec

former yorkshire cricketer azeem rafiq says the sport needs to end institutional racism for good.

it follows allegations made by azeem rafiq in august 2020.ternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. the former health secretary, matt hancock, has described the leaking of thousands of his whatsapp messages written during the height of the covid pandemic as a "massive betrayal and breach of trust". he says the messages were released in a "biased account to suit an anti—lockdown agenda". but the journalist, isabel oakeshott, who revealed the messages, insists she's acted, in the public interest. the messages suggest mr hancock pushed to close schools during the pandemic, while the education secretary at the time, sir gavin williamson, wanted them to stay open. our political correspondent, jonathan blake, has more from westminster. the impact of the pandemic on education. we the impact of the pandemic on education-— the impact of the pandemic on education. ~ ., ~ , ., the impact of the pandemic on education. ~ . ~ , ., ., education. we are keeping masks on at all times- — education. we are keeping masks on at all times. pupils _ education. we

it's after claims made by azeem rafiq.2009 that he was accused of racism. von had quickly denied making a statement towards azeem rafiq and three asian players, which says, "there's too many of you lot, we need to have a word about it." this afternoon a lawyer put out a number of historic tweets posted by vaughn in 2010. today he said that was unacceptable and has since apologised many times. he also reached out to azeem rafiq to try and work things out. he said, "it's not been easy on anybody, this, dealing with comments from 1a years ago_,. dealing with comments from 1a years ago." he added that x team—mates fighting it out over hearsay is a terrible look for the game. he said, "i always believed in champion and that the fundamental aspect of a dressing room is culture, and it must be inclusive." these proceedings will continue on tuesday with closing submissions. australia have got their first test win in india in six years — after a nine—wicket victory in indore confirmed their place in the world test championship fina

the charges by the england and wales cricket board stemmed mainly from allegations made by azeem rafiqicised the procedure saying the england and wales cricket board invited claim and counterclaim. but he said he still wants to continue to fight for change in the sport. he said... "it has been both difficult and upsetting to hear about the painful experiences which azeem has described over the past three years. the outcome of these cdc proceedings must not be allowed to detract from the core message that there can be no place for racism in the game of cricket, or in society generally." he goes on to say... "the dismissal of the specific charge that concerned me takes nothing away from azeem's own lived experiences." azeem rafiq has been speaking to the bbc about the ecb decision. here's his reaction. i feel vindicated. seven out of the eight _ i feel vindicated. seven out of the eight charges that have been upheld, and most _ eight charges that have been upheld, and most importantly, one of the main _ and most importantly, one of the main reasons i spoke out was to highlight— main reas

microform is cross—examined by vaughan�*s lawyer and talk about what it said and azeem rafiq said heancy but he had been put through a lot and is certain that a racist comment was said in the term you modded been said in the term you modded been said by so many of the yorkshire squad that had been normalised. he carries mental scars having gone through this process, one of seven men charged along with the cloud for bringing the sport into disrepute. —— club. they have chosen to withdraw from the disciplinary process. plymouth, cambridge, burton. they were all the division above, then luton who are in the championship. but grimsby had some biggerfish to fry. premier league southampton were next to fall as the league two side reach the quarter finals for only the second time in their history. from this and not one to forget. this could be a big moment and this fa cup time and waiting in anticipation and there's a penalty. some are asking for intervention from a higher order. and it is good! it is i- 04 from a higher order. and it is good! it is i— 04 grimsby town! and bring this thing

he azeem rafiq and michael vaughan against each other?— against each other? the disciplinary commission's report has been published, he took to social media to put out his own words, containing much of what you said there, he said that he felt the proceedings were an inappropriate, inadequate and a backward step and he said they invite claim and counterclaim and he had three former teammates, one of whom is a current england international player, pitted against each other in what later became a public forum for the world at large to see. but as you're stressed, he also said it has been both difficult and upsetting to hear about the painful experience which azeem rafiq has described over the past three years, the outcome of these proceedings must not be allowed to distract from the core message, and there can be no place for racism in the game of cricket or in society generally.— in society generally. there will be neo . le in society generally. there will be people who _ in society generally. there will be people who have _ in society generally. there will be

two years ago, yorkshire sparked outrage for not disciplining anyone despite azeem rafiq being founde details he had given between statements, that alleging what vaughan was alleged to have said was pretty can see clear and consistent. he said... he rafiq said he had been told that vaughan had made attempts to discredit him after issuing what he called a non—apology. vaughan himself is set to give evidence on the third day of this hearing. the latest episode in a saga that continues to cast a long shadow over the game. an inquest in surrey has said that the head teacher of epsom college and her daughter, who were found dead at a property on school grounds last month, died of gunshot wounds. the bodies of emma pattison, who was a5, and her seven—year—old daughter lettie, were discovered on february 5. her husband, george pattison, is believed to have shot them at their home before killing himself. junior doctors say their 72—hour strike in england is set to go ahead this month after a "disappointing" meeting with the government. 0ur health editor hugh pym is here now. there've been ta

the panel heard submissions in private yesterday — after statements made by former player azeem rafiqluding the former yorkshire and england captain michael vaughan — charges which he categorically denies. we can speak to our reporter matt graveling, who's there for us. matt — where are we at with this today? michael vaughan has just gone michael vaughan hasjust gone into the international arbitration centre which is in fleet street, we are a day for deliberations. they are now coming to a close here, we have had evidence surrounding the charges were seven men who are being charged with bringing the game into disrepute. mr gale is accused of using racist language between 3008 and 2018 a number of occasions, something which he denies. we also have written evidence saying he was petrified of andrew gale and started shivering when he was next to him. also accuse of using racist language towards asian players and racist language used towards azeem rafiq's sister at yorkshire cricket club. after they had the lunch, we'll be hearing closing summaries from different parties here, the free pe

a public hearing into the allegations of racism made by the former yorkshire cricketer azeem rafiq hasof racial harassment and bullying at yorkshire county cricket club. his evidence will be a key part of the case being heard by an independent panel of the cricket discipline commission, as our sports editor, dan roan, reports. on the field it is business as usual for england cricket. there you go, that�*s it. the one day team beating bangladesh today, but off it, moving on from the past is proving difficult. former yorkshire player azeem rafiq arriving for a disciplinary hearing in london this morning, in relation to the racism allegations that have long cast a shadow over the sport. two years ago, yorkshire sparked outrage by not disciplining anyone, despite rafiq being found to have suffered racial harassment at the county, plunging it into crisis and resulting in a catalogue of disrepute charges. today, the ecb claimed yorkshire accepted it failed to address systematic use of racist and/or discriminatory language over a prolonged period, and in relation to multiple employees and/or

vaughan stepped back from his bbc broadcasting work last year after former yorkshire team—mate azeem rafiqe's too many of you lot" to him and three other asian players. today in a statement, vaughan said... vaughan urged reconciliation but condemned what he called an inappropriate approach by the ecb, saying there had been no winners. now out of contract, the bbc will have to decide whether to restore him to the team. i think michael himself will be able to have greater detail about exactly the toll it takes on him, notjust him, but his family, close friends as it were, but there have been some difficult, challenging times and dark times. but this was still another damaging day for yorkshire, which admitted four charges, including a failure to address systemic use of racist language over a prolonged period. the panel said that its findings did not undermine rafiq's wider assertions and upheld some of the disrepute charges against five other former players and coaches here. all five, which included former england stars matthew hoggard and tim bresnan, had withdrawn from the disciplinary pro

vaughan categorically denies in the statement towards former yorkshire spinner azeem rafiq and threeword about it. this afternoon, a lawyer brought out a number of historic tweets posted by vaughan which said, there's not many english people living in london and i need to learn a new language. and he has since apologised many times. he also reached out to azeem rafiq to work things out and he says it's not been easy for anybody, it's not the right process to deal with the right process to deal with wordy consort comments from 1a years ago. he added former team—mates fighting it out as a terrible look for the game piecesjoyce believes in championing addressing the culture and it has to be inclusive. his proceedings will continue want to stay with closing submissions. england's men's one day side have wrapped up a series win against bangladesh, with a game to spare. they won by 132 runs in dhaka earlier — thanks to a star turn from jason roy with the bat. patrick gearey reports. bangladesh might be the noisiest place in the road to watch cricket. energy everywhere. betting against the

mr vaughan has been accused of racism by the former bowler, azeem rafiq.hat are we expecting to hear toda ? ,., ., -- what are we expecting to hear toda ? , ., ., ., -- what are we expecting to hear toda ? ., . , ., -- what are we expecting to hear toda ? ., i , ., today? good morning. just a quick warnini today? good morning. just a quick warning that _ today? good morning. just a quick warning that some _ today? good morning. just a quick warning that some of— today? good morning. just a quick warning that some of the - today? good morning. just a quick warning that some of the viewers. today? good morning. just a quick - warning that some of the viewers may find some of the language are using this report a bit upsetting but we are on day three now of this hearing in the city of london and it has been a three—day hearing of the cricket disciplinary commission following what has been a terrible two and a half years for the sport of cricket amongst this racism scandal and today it really does kind of come to a head with the only man who has been charged an

azeem rafiq alleges that that term is used all the way back in 2009 and he was questioned of vividlyvaughn had said there too many of you and we need to do something about it. azeem rafiq said ce apologises for the difference in the statement but he was dealing with a lot when he first made them and it is clear that that the racist element of the comment is what he said. we are unsure whether we are going to be hearing evidence directly from them himself and we'll have half an hour of the hearing left but will be back with bbc news to bring you the latest. they will miss the 2023 ruled snooker championships as they would the outcome of match investigation. please will remain suspended for the rest of the season due to a disciplinary hearing will be held during the championships. rory mcilroy scene in favour of new plans to revamp the pga tour. and one of the leading events will have smaller limited fields and will no longer featured 36 hole cuts. the designated events will also bigger purses as the tour ends to stop players from defecting.- players from defecting. there's precedent _

the allegations of racism made by former yorkshire cricket player azeem rafiq have been largely upheldommission. it's upheld complaints about five of his former team—mates — but cleared michael vaughan, the ex england captain and bbc pundit, of using racist language. here's our sports editor, dan roan. as a former ashes—winning england captain turned commentator, michael vaughan�*s one of cricket's highest profile figures. but for almost 18 months, accusations he used racist language hung over him. vaughan denied the claim, and after a hearing earlier this month, today was cleared. a disciplinary commission ruled, "the panel is not satisfied on the balance of probabilities that these words were spoken by michael vaughan at the time, and in the specific circumstances alleged." vaughan stepped back from his bbc broadcasting work last year after former yorkshire team—mate azeem rafiq alleged that, moments after this huddle before a match in 2009, his former captain said, "there's too many of you lot" to him and three other asian players. today in a statement, vaughan said, "i've never wan

he stepped back from his bbc broadcasting work last year after former yorkshire tea made azeem rafiqoments after this huddle before a match in 2009, his former captain said, there is too many of you lot to him and three other asian plays. today in a statement, vaughan said, i have never done anything that would run contrary to genuine efforts to clean up contrary to genuine efforts to clean up cricket, and i truly hope why people could understand that i could not accept or apologise for something i know i did not do. vaughan are urged to reconciliation but condemned what he called an inappropriate approach by the ecb, saying there had been no winners. now out of contract, the bbc will have to decide whether to restore him to the team. i have to decide whether to restore him to the team.— him to the team. i think michael himself will— him to the team. i think michael himself will be _ him to the team. i think michael himself will be able _ him to the team. i think michael himself will be able to _ him to the team. i think michael himself will be able to have - him to the team. i think

captain began his defence against an ecb charge over an alleged racist comment his ex team—mate azeem rafiqfore a match in 2009, moments before rafiq claims vaughan said, "too many of you lot, we need to have a word about that," to him and three other asian players. vaughan, who denies the claim, was asked by the ecb's lawyer, jane mulcahy kc... when asked why he had agreed to meet rafiq after his claims first emerged, vaughan said, "it was getting too big, it was hurting too many people. it's not been good for anybody. it's a terrible look for the game." vaughan was asked about these social media posts, what he called disgusting, since deleted historical tweets that he sent and for which he had previously apologised in a bbc interview two years ago. one witness, a former players�* union official, said in a statement that rafiq suggested he would be prepared to use what he called the race card, alleging racism in bad faith to gain an advantage. mulcahy said rafiq disputed this. earlier, vaughan's lawyer had asked ecb director meena botros how thorough their investigation into the alleged in

the panel said its findings did not undermine the wide assertions of azeem rafiq.its original handling of allegations of racist abuse. gary ballance also accepting a charge. the panel upheld charges against five other players, matthew hoggard and tim bresnan, who withdrew from the disciplinary process. today, rafiq gave me his reaction. the hearing was very much closure for me and today, i feel very vindicated, seven out of eight charges. for me, it is very important we don't get hung up on individuals, because that is not the way we will solve this issue. yorkshire, which has been trying to prepare for the start of the season, said it needed to accept and take accountability for what it called cultural issues which allowed racist and discriminatory behaviour to go unchallenged. 0ur our thanks to dan for that. we are going to take you to ukraine now. the president, volodymyr zelensky, is leading ceremonies in bucha, to mark the first anniversary of its liberation from occupying russian troops. he and and several european leaders have listened outside an orthodox ch

former england captain is accused of using racist language against the former yorkshire spinner, azeem rafiqsian players. he said, there are to many of you lot. reportedly. his lawyerwent he said, there are to many of you lot. reportedly. his lawyer went on to add, that this happened before a t20 match, and given the passage of time, he cannot remember exact what he said, but he was adamant he did not use those words. the hearing continues behind me until 2pm today, at one of the players also cleanse you have had theirs comments at the time is the current england bowler, who is currently on tour in bangladesh with england, but he has dialled in via video link. he does not think michael vaughan was a racist, but it was bad humour. if you do have the time, we are effecting to —— we are inspecting to hear... they will not be appearing because they have withdrawn from the disciplinary proceedings. thank you very much for that update. history has been made on the slopes — great britain's charlotte bankes and huw nightingale have won world championship gold in the mixed team snowboard cross final

made on the second day of the public hearing into the allegations made by former yorkshire player azeem rafiqally discriminatory language. 0ur sports editor dan roan has the details and a warning that some viewers may find some of the language in his report upsetting. he's the cricketer who led england to one of its most famous victories. michael vaughan captained the team to ashes glory in 2005, but for the last two years, his reputation and his career as a bbc broadcaster have been injeopardy, after he was alleged to have used racist language by a former yorkshire teammate, azeem rafiq. vaughan was charged by the ecb, but denies the claim, and today the two men came face to face as they appeared at the second day of a disciplinary hearing. the panel was shown this tv coverage of the yorkshire team in a huddle before a match against nottinghamshire in june 2009. just moments before rafiq claims vaughan made the alleged comment to him and three other asian players. one of those, current england star adeel rashid, has corroborated rafiq's claim, and today he gave evidence via live video link f

azeem rafiq said he apologised for the difference in the statement, that he was dealing with a lot whenyou the latest. ok, thank you for that update- _ great britain's charlotte banks and huw nightingale have won world championship gold in the mixed team snowboard cross final, out in georgia. bankes became britain's first—ever snowboard world champion when she won individual, gold back in 2021, but she crashed out of this year's event yesterday. she was much improved today though and after nightingale put in an impressive first run, just 0.07 seconds off the lead, banks brought it home in what turned out to be a clear victory. it's the nation's first—ever title in the mixed team discipline. it follows mia brookes' historic snowboard slopestyle victory earlier in the week. both zhao shintong and yan bingtao will miss the 2023 world snooker championship(oov) as they await the outcome of a match—fixing investigation. a total of 10 players will remain suspended for the rest of the season — with a disciplinary hearing to be held in april during the championships. head coach simon middleton h

it follows allegations of racism from former cricketer azeem rafiq.s now — a warning you may find some of the language heard at the hearing offensive. michael vaughan captain england in more than 50 tests over a five—year period before a t20 match for yorkshire back in 2009 that he has been accused of racism. he categorically denies directing a statement towards forward spinner and mac and three asian players which says, there are too many of you lot, we need to have a word about it. now this afternoon they have put out a number of historic tweets by michael vaughan in 2010 one of which saying there are not many english people living in london, i need to learn a new language. today michael vaughan is that that is unacceptable and has apologised many times. he is also reached out to a azeem rafiq to try and we worked things out. he has had its not easy for any of us and is not the right process to do with word for word comments from 1a years ago. he added that ex—teammates fighting it out over here sai is a terrible look for the game. set i've always b

the former yorkshire bowler azeem rafiq says he feels "vindicated" after a cricket discipline commissionound charges had been proved against five former players of bringing the game into disrepute through their use of racist language. the former england captain michael vaughan was cleared "on the balance of probabilities" of using racist language towards some of his former team—mates and rafiq. vaughan's lawyer has criticised the process and the toll it's taken on all parties. one of the criticisms that could be made around having to use the cdc proceedings is that it is adversarial, it will invite claim and counterclaim, it invites people to call each other liars because that's the adversarial process. that can be very damaging and a very harmful process. but ultimately, it can cause a lot of damage as well in the process. even though it's good at getting to the heart of the matter. after less than six months in thejob, the chairman of cricket scotland, anjan luthra, has resigned following a row about progress on dealing with racism. a report last year found the leadership and governanc

it follows allegations made by former yorkshire player azeem rafiq. graveling has been following the hearing for us, a warning you may find some of the language offensive: accusing the england and welsh cricket board holding a biased investigation saying it was execution from the outset. they called it wholly inadequate and said that the client, the former england captain knows that his life and livelihood is at stake. vaughn is accused of using racist language and the 2009 aimed that former yorkshire spinner rafiq and three asian team—mates is alleged that he said there are too many of you a lot and we need to have a word about that. categorically denied using this phrase. butjane said it is inherently probable that vaughn made this comment and referenced three tweets to he posted in 2010. three tweets he said that are completely unacceptable. she made the statements in august 2020 and since he still carries mental scars from a process he delayed starting at the time due to the fear that it would destroy his career. in total, the ecb investigation ch

more than two and a half years have passed since former cricketer azeem rafiq first made claims of racismng will begin in london, which is due to take place in public — a first for the cricket discipline commission. rafiq is due to appear in person to give evidence at the hearing. matt graveling is there for us. and, matt, a really significant day. good morning. that's correct. as you can possibly tell, the press photography is behind me, we're waiting the arrival of the former yorkshire spinner, azeem rafiq. it's the latest stage in what has been two and disgraceful years for yorkshire cricket and cricket as a whole. he has come here to give evidence in front of a cricket disciplinary committee. it started in august 2020 when he told the podcast about historical racism he has suffered. at yorkshire ground. there are a number of high—profile resignations at the club after this. the bbc have also had their own investigation they found seven players, and also the club yorkshire, they charge them with bringing the game into disrepute. six of the seven players won't be attending the disciplin

former cricketer azeem rafiq spoke today in central london at a disciplinary hearing two and a half yearsurrounding members of staff allegedly using racist slurs. matt graveling has more. it's been a damning day after hearing racist abuse aimed at the former spinner. the panel heard evidence including from former player who admitted to his charge, and also admitting on the field of its business as usual.

former cricketer azeem rafiq spoke today in central london at a disciplinary hearing two and a half yearsre, later calling english cricket institutionally racist. today evidence was given surrounding members of staff allegedly using racist slurs. matt graveling has more. it's been a damning day after hearing racist abuse aimed at the former spinner. the panel heard evidence including from former player who admitted to his charge, and also admitting asking, tim brosnan is accused of referring to asian players as brothers. he denies any racist intentions. and finally today, the panel heard how the former player john blain denies using racial slurs in 2010 and 2011. it's important to know that all this evidence was heard in the absence of the four men. six of the seven men charge have withdrawn from the disciplinary proceedings, saying that they don't trust the process. one man who has been charged is the former england and michael vaughan. he categorically denies any allegations of racism. england's cricketers have beaten bangladesh by three wickets in the first of their three match 0di ser

former yorkshire cricketer, azeem rafiq, says the sport needs to end institutional racism for good one think it is really, that test really starts now.

it was back in august 2020 that this came to light, azeem rafiq was part of a podcast and allege this and seven men had brought the club into disrepute and they were charged, and it was over they were charged, and it was over the next few days that that was heard. while the club was charged, the seven men who are charged, only one will appear here to give evidence, that is the former england captain, michael vaughan. the others have withdrawn from disciplinary proceedings saying they do not have faith in the proceeding. michael vaughan is expected to give evidence, the claims are in 2009 that vaughan said to him and other asian players, there are too many of you lot, we need to do something about it. vaughan completely and categorically denies the accusations. we will hear more between now and the 9th of march, and the plan will bring back their verdicts, which could result in point deduction for yorkshire and possibly a heavy fine. we point deduction for yorkshire and possibly a heavy fine.— point deduction for yorkshire and possibly a heavy fine. we will have more on this _ possibly

two and a half years since the former cricketer azeem rafiq first made the claims about the racism helish cricket as a whole. good morning. it is the scandal that rocked english cricket. and it has been a long time since azeem rafiq first made claims of racism at yorkshire cricket club, later calling english cricket "institutionally racist". today that long—awaited disciplinary hearing will begin in london, which is due to take place in public — a first for the cricket discipline commission, with rafiq due to appear in person to give evidence, as our sports editor dan roan reports. on the field, english cricket is on a high. their drawn series against new zealand this week part of a revival that has seen the team win ten of their last 12 tests. but off it, escaping the past is difficult. a disciplinary hearing in relation to racism allegations made by former yorkshire player azeem rafiq starts today and some in the sport admit it won't be easy. cleaning up the wounds, there is a lot of festering stuff that has to be dealt with and it's being done and it's it's an unhappy situation now

vaughan, has denied allegations that he made racist comments towards his former yorkshire teammate, azeem rafiqare accused of using racially discriminatory language. our sports editor dan roan has the details — and a warning that some viewers may find some of the language in his report upsetting. michael vaughan returning to a disciplinary hearing today as the former england captain began his defence against an ecb chart over an alleged racist comment his ex team—mate azzem rafiq alleges he made. the panel has been shown this coverage of the yorkshire team before a match in 2009, moments before a match in 2009, moments before azzem rafiq claims michael vaughan said, too many of you lot, we need to have a word about that to him and three other asian players. michael von was asked by the lawyer, you agree the words there's too many of you lot are totally unacceptable? absolutely, said michael vaughan. unrated and discriminatory? absolutely. she said it is not possible for you to categorically deny, but he said he had a very clear mind and did not recollect it. when asked why he had agreed to meet

and coming up on the bbc news channel: the long—awaited disciplinary hearing following azeem rafiq'segations of racism in yorkshire cricket club has begun in london. good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. fresh questions have been raised about the judgement of the former health secretary matt hancock during the covid pandemic after a collection of his whatsapp messages were released. the messages, dating back to april 2020, published by the daily telegraph, cover issues such as care homes, schools and testing. in one of the most serious allegations the paper claims the messages show mr hancock ignored advice from senior medical officers to test everyone going into care homes in england, something he strongly denies. here's our political editor, chris mason. matt editor, chris mason. hancock's phone is revealing i insight matt hancock's phone is revealing an insight into the private conversations in government as covid swept the country and the then health secretary was centre stage. after the pandemic mr hancock worked with this journalist, after the pandemic mr hancock wor

it is alleged that he invented and used a racist nickname for azeem rafiq in 2008, something he denies charged with bringing the game into disrepute but six will not appear at this hearing because they have withdrawn from the disciplinary process but one man will me, michael vaughan who categorically denies any racism towards azeem rafiq and we believe you will be here tomorrow to give his evidence.— you will be here tomorrow to give his evidence. england's cricketers meanwhile _ his evidence. england's cricketers meanwhile have _ his evidence. england's cricketers meanwhile have beaten _ his evidence. england's cricketers i meanwhile have beaten bangladesh by three wickets in the first of their three wickets in the first of their three match 0di series. on a challenging service england restricted the home side to 209. but then england made hard work of the chase, losing jos buttlerforjust nine, leaving them at 65—4, and one batter held firm, scoring a brilliant century on the way to helping england reach their target with two overs to spare and the second 0di with two overs to spare a

number of those charges, which of course all stem from the emotional testimony of the former polar azeem rafiqnctions which will impact the financial situation at yorkshire that already looks bleak. they are facing multiple settlement payouts to former staff members for unfair dismissal as well as millions of pounds in loan repayments, all the time of rising interest rates. so given all that, some of their supporters and members on the way into the stadium this evening for this meeting just want to know how this meeting just want to know how this club can move forward.- this club can move forward. taken into consideration _ this club can move forward. taken into consideration our _ this club can move forward. taken into consideration our supporters, j into consideration our supporters, and i_ into consideration our supporters, and i hope — into consideration our supporters, and i hope we can have an end to racism _ and i hope we can have an end to racism and really positive believable strategies in place. the club is not been as inclusive of fans— club is not been as inclusive of fans as — clu